Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Restless Nights

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Restless Nights-Bruce Springsteen
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tabbed by:Nick V.
E-mail:[email protected]
Tuning:EADGBE
Capo III
[Verse 1]
EmOnce we ran and liCved as Done,   Emin another Cworld my liDttle one 
EmWhere whispering trees and dCark riverDs run,   EmI told a drCeam to DyouG  
Now outside the strCeets are gray,  Gand the childhood gCames we played 
Have fAmadeGd awCay 
[Chorus]
EmMy bGaby Emshe has rCestless nEmightsG, SEmhe has resDtless nCights
CMy baby she has restless nights
[Verse 2]
EmOn late-night mCoviDe screens   Emyoung lovers lCook so suDre
EmLost in wiCde-awaDke dreams    Emthat they cCan't affDordG  
Once I held you Cin my arms   Gon a bCed of stone
NAmow, Gwe have gCrown 
[Chorus]
EmMy bGaby Emshe has rCestless nEmightsG, SEmhe has resDtless nCights
CMy baby she has restless nights
[Interlude]
|  Em   G|  Em   C|  Em   G|  Em   D|    C|  %  |  Am| % 
|  Em   G|  Em   C|  Em   G|  Em   D|    C|  %  | %  | %  
|    Am|  %   |    F|  %  | Em  
[Verse 3]
Once we ran and Clived as Done,   Emin a different Cworld my liDttle oneEm  
Where whispering trees and Cdark riDvers run,   EmI told a drCeam to yoDuG  
Now I pray darling fCor the nightG  
We'll dance down these daCrkened halls 
AmOnce agGain to fCall, into a drEmeam 
[Chorus]
EmMy bGaby Emshe has rCestless nEmightsG, SEmhe has resDtless nCights
My baby she has restless nights
EmMy bGaby Emshe has rCestless nEmightsG, SEmhe has resDtless nCights
My baby she has restless nights
[Outro]
|  Em   G|  Em   C|  Em   G|  Em   C|  Em   G|  Em   C|  Em   G|  Em   C|
|  Em   G|  Em   C|  Em   G|  Em   C|  Em   G|  Em   C|  Em   G|  Em   C|
|  Em   G|  Em   C|  Em   G|  Em   C|  Em   G|  Em   C| 

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"Restless Nights" captures the raw, introspective spirit often found in Bruce Springsteen's work, a musician known for his powerful storytelling. This song, appearing on the "Studio Collection 1972–1979," showcases his early songwriting prowess. It evokes a sense of longing and unease, painting a picture of sleepless hours filled with unspoken thoughts. Playing this song feels like stepping into a deeply personal moment, a quiet reflection on the hidden anxieties of the night.

AI-written from these sources:Bruce Springsteen — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Restless Nights

by Bruce Springsteen

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Restless Nights-Bruce Springsteen

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tabbed by:Nick V.

E-mail:[email protected]

Tuning:EADGBE

Capo III

[Verse 1]

Em C D Em C D

Once we ran and lived as one, in another world my little one

Em C D Em C D G

Where whispering trees and dark rivers run, I told a dream to you

C G C

Now outside the streets are gray, and the childhood games we played

Am G C

Have faded away

[Chorus]

Em G Em C Em G Em D C

My baby she has restless nights, She has restless nights

My baby she has restless nights

[Verse 2]

Em C D Em C D

On late-night movie screens young lovers look so sure

Em C D Em C D G

Lost in wide-awake dreams that they can't afford

C G C

Once I held you in my arms on a bed of stone

Am G C

Now, we have grown

[Chorus]

Em G Em C Em G Em D C

My baby she has restless nights, She has restless nights

My baby she has restless nights

[Interlude]

Em G Em C Em G Em D C Am

| | | | | | % | | %

Em G Em C Em G Em D C

| | | | | | % | % | %

Am F Em

| | % | | % |

[Verse 3]

C D Em C D Em

Once we ran and lived as one, in a different world my little one

C D Em C D G

Where whispering trees and dark rivers run, I told a dream to you

C G

Now I pray darling for the night

We'll dance down these darkened halls

Am G C Em

Once again to fall, into a dream

[Chorus]

Em G Em C Em G Em D C

My baby she has restless nights, She has restless nights

My baby she has restless nights

Em G Em C Em G Em D C

My baby she has restless nights, She has restless nights

My baby she has restless nights

[Outro]

Em G Em C Em G Em C Em G Em C Em G Em C

| | | | | | | | |

Em G Em C Em G Em C Em G Em C Em G Em C

| | | | | | | | |

Em G Em C Em G Em C Em G Em C

| | | | | | |

About Restless Nights Chords by Bruce Springsteen

Learn how to play Restless Nights by Bruce Springsteen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Restless Nights chords”, “Restless Nights guitar chords”, or “Bruce Springsteen Restless Nights chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Restless Nights chords and for experienced players who want accurate Restless Nights lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, Em, C, D, G, Am.

FAQ — Restless Nights by Bruce Springsteen

How do I play "Restless Nights" by Bruce Springsteen on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Restless Nights" by Bruce Springsteen on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Restless Nights" by Bruce Springsteen free?

Yes. The chords for "Restless Nights" by Bruce Springsteen are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Restless Nights" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Restless Nights" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Restless Nights"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Restless Nights" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Restless Nights" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Restless Nights" by Bruce Springsteen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bruce Springsteen below.

What key is "Restless Nights" in?

The chords for "Restless Nights" show the original chord names (including E, Em, C, D, G, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.